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17 Howland St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 149-112
Land Area (sq. ft) 1,401

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR16
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$628,800
Land Value$698,100
Assessed Value$1,326,900
Sale Price$1
Book/Page30534/512
Sale DateAugust 12, 1999
Previous Assessed Value$1,368,300

Owner Information

Owner(s)GRIFFIN, RICHARD B. & SUSAN M. KEANE,TRS
THE GRIFFIN KEANE REALTY TRUST
17 HOWLAND ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1919

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,562
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 6
Bedrooms 3
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeSteam
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1903
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 781 781
FOP Porch, Open 40 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 781 781
UAT Attic, Unfinished 781 0
UBM Basement 781 0
Total: 3,164 1,562

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